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Carnival Launches Cruise Giveaway With $100,000 In Prizes

Carnival Cruise Lines is launching a seven-day Vacation Awesome-ation promotion featuring $100,000 in cruise prize giveaways to create the ultimate,  awesome vacation, beginning Sunday, January 27, 2013. Consumers who book during the one-week promotional period can take advantage of 50 percent reduced deposits on the line’s most popular fares, including Past Guest rates and, for the first […]

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Holland America Line Gets Ready To Host Dancing With The Stars Theme Cruise

In just 22 days, Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam will host the first of four Dancing with the Star’s theme cruises of 2013. Holland America Line’s Dancing with the Star’s theme cruises will allow guests to attend events including dance lessons; dancer meet and greets, q & a sessions, and a spectacular production show starring celebrities […]

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Princess Dramatically Expands Japan Cruise Program in 2014

Underscoring its commitment to the growing Japanese cruise market, Carnival Corporation & plc today detailed a substantially expanded 2014 Japan cruise program for the Princess Cruises brand, which brings a second ship to the market, features sailings from three homeports and plans to significantly expand the size of the cruise market in Japan to approximately 100,000 passengers. […]

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Norwegian Offers Free Balcony Upgrades and Onboard Credit During DASH Sale

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a DASH Sale today on all sailings of three days or longer, fleet-wide. Guests who book any Norwegian cruise vacation by Friday, January 25, 2013, can receive up to $250 per stateroom to spend on board (based on cruise length and stateroom category), free balcony upgrades as part of the […]

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Announces Seventh Sailing of Simple Man Cruise

Southern Rock Legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, in partnership with Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, will be once again bring fans and bands together for the seventh sailing of the popular Simple Man Cruise. This southern rock vacation experience at sea will depart from Miami, FL onboard Norwegian Pearl, to port stops in […]

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Large Wave Hits Silversea’s Silver Explorer, Damages Bridge

Reports are coming in from several sources that one of Silversea’s ships, the Silver Explorer has been hit by a large wave while sailing through the Antarctic. The reported wave has apparently shattered a window on the ship’s navigational bridge. The ship was reportedly sailing through waves that were peaking at heights of 60 feet. Silversea Cruises has provided […]

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Carnival Splendor’s January 13th Departure Delayed Due To Propulsion Repairs

As I reported earlier this week, the Carnival Splendor recently suffered damage to its propulsion system after sailing through a group of underwater fishing nets. The damage incurred prompted for the need to make repairs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. According to Carnival these repairs have taken longer than expected and have delayed the arrival of the Carnival Splendor in […]

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Upcoming Cruise: Cruising the Eastern Caribbean

Good morning cruisers! It’s time to announce my upcoming cruise sailing this February, so let’s get to it! Itinerary On February 16th, I will be embarking on Holland America Line’s MS Eurodam. During that week, the Eurodam will be sailing a 7 night eastern Caribbean itinerary with calls in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, […]

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Carnival Splendor Suffers Damage to Propulsion System

The Carnival Splendor’s 1/13 departure has been moved to 1/14. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Earlier today, a member of a popular cruise forum posted a message claiming that the Carnival Splendor had apparently suffered damage to its propulsion system. The message continued saying Carnival was offering a full refund for their cruise since […]

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MSC Poesia Overview & Photos

Welcome aboard the MSC Poesia! Built in 2008 and pronounced PO-EH-SEEYA, she is one of the newest and most technologically advanced cruise ships sailing the seven seas. Let’s take a look around… Amenities & Activities The MSC Poesia provides a vast amount of activities to keep you occupied during both days at sea and days […]

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Dancing Behind People on a Cruise Ship (Viral Video)

Good morning cruisers and happy new year! To start off 2013, I wanted to show you a video that I found earlier in the week and is currently going viral. Meet Greg Benson, a YouTuber on a Princess cruise, who decides to break it down…behind fellow cruisers. Enjoy!

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Carnival Corporation & plc Donates $2 Million To Aid Hurricane Sandy Victims

Carnival Corporation & plc is donating $2 million to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy that struck the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, and devastated New Jersey and New York. The funds are earmarked for four charities providing an array of relief and rebuilding services and support. The Robin Hood Relief Fund will receive $1 […]